CVE-2026-97196: CWE-1289 Improper Validation of Unsafe Equivalence in Input in Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP
CVE-2026-97196 is a critical vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP involving improper validation of unsafe equivalence in input, which allows authentication bypass. The vulnerability affects GiveWP versions up to and including 4.16.9. It has a high CVSS score of 9.1, indicating a severe impact on confidentiality and integrity without requiring privileges or user interaction.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-1289) in GiveWP arises from improper validation of unsafe equivalence in input, enabling an attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms. The flaw affects versions of GiveWP up to 4.16.9. The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1 reflects that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, resulting in high confidentiality and integrity impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass authentication controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the affected system's functionalities and sensitive data. The impact is high on confidentiality and integrity, but availability is not affected. This could lead to unauthorized actions within the GiveWP environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, monitor vendor communications for updates and apply any recommended mitigations from Liquid Web / StellarWP.
CVE-2026-97196: CWE-1289 Improper Validation of Unsafe Equivalence in Input in Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP
Description
CVE-2026-97196 is a critical vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP GiveWP involving improper validation of unsafe equivalence in input, which allows authentication bypass. The vulnerability affects GiveWP versions up to and including 4.16.9. It has a high CVSS score of 9.1, indicating a severe impact on confidentiality and integrity without requiring privileges or user interaction.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
Liquid Web / StellarWP
GiveWP
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-1289) in GiveWP arises from improper validation of unsafe equivalence in input, enabling an attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms. The flaw affects versions of GiveWP up to 4.16.9. The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1 reflects that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, resulting in high confidentiality and integrity impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass authentication controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the affected system's functionalities and sensitive data. The impact is high on confidentiality and integrity, but availability is not affected. This could lead to unauthorized actions within the GiveWP environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, monitor vendor communications for updates and apply any recommended mitigations from Liquid Web / StellarWP.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-24T08:49:59.808Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abcb876c8a85a770dfcfe80
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 07:21:26 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 07:34:35 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 07:46:07 UTC
Views: 6
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